Sony PlayStation Store PS3 and PSN Updates for August 28, 2012

Sony PlayStation Store Director Grace Chen is here with this weeks US PSN video game updates below, as follows:

PS3 Full Games

Record of Agarest War Zero ($24.99)

Long before the great Leonhardt brought the age of gods to an end, titanic forces met in battle across the world of Agarest, a mysterious land rich of history, heroic men, and beautiful women.

The violent struggle between Light and Darkness seemed far from end. Join Sieghart and his companions as they journey through vast lands and experience love, conflict, and betrayal in this prequel to the Agarest War saga.
ESRB: T - Teen // File Size: 14 GB

Episode three of a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman's award-winning series. As they head out of Macon, the group's progress is derailed by accusations of treachery from within.
ESRB: M - Mature // File Size: 636 MB

Rock Band Blitz ($14.99)

Rock Band Blitz brings the excitement of a full band into your hands, transforming classic Rock Band gameplay into an addictive, single player controller-based experience! Compete with friends on 20+ new tracks, also instantly playable in Rock Band 3. Rock Band Blitz is compatible with 2,400+ songs in the Rock Band library. Not compatible with instrument controllers/Rock Band Pro upgrades.
ESRB: T - Teen // File Size: 348 MB

Ratchet & Clank ($14.99)

It's time to rip the galaxy a new one in high definition! Ratchet & Clank is now re-mastered with trophy support exclusively for the PS3 system. With over 36 weapons and gadgets to choose from, it's no wonder Ratchet and Clank have itchy trigger fingers. Think about it.

You can choose from burning, bombing, exploding or obliterating your enemies. So go ahead, blow it up. Blow it all up. It isn't the size of your weapons that count. It's how many you have and better yet... How you use 'em!
ESRB: E10+ - Everyone 10+ // File Size: 2.96 GB

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando ($14.99)

From the creators of the critically acclaimed smash hit Ratchet & Clank, Insomniac Games, comes the next installment of the most exciting sci-fi action adventure ever now in high definition on the PS3 system complete with trophy support!

Featuring more than 50 of the coolest weapons and gadgets ever imagined, the more stuff you blow up, the stronger Ratchet gets and the bigger the weapons you'll have!
ESRB: E10+ - Everyone 10+ // File Size: 3.87 GB

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal ($14.99)

Developed by Insomniac Games, the Ratchet & Clank franchise brought us a new and unique style of gameplay, with its intense weaponry, vivid environments and hilarious characters now in high definition with trophy support!

The third installment, Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, invades the online universe with new explosive weapons, and unique gadgets that are out of this world.
ESRB: E10+ - Everyone 10+ // File Size: 4.07 GB

Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD ($14.99)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD takes the best elements of the classic THPS games and gives them a fresh update to create an all new skateboarding experience.

Feed pizza to an angry dinosaur, throw bananas at a sleeping crowd of monkeys, blast cow-stealing UFOs, jump over a kiddie pool full of hungry sharks and obliterate candy-filled pi&#241;atas. All this and so much more in this unique, fast-paced, motion-controlled, insanely hilarious multiplayer party game for up to 8 simultaneous players!
ESRB: E10+ - Everyone 10+ // File Size: 718 MB

Braaaiiiiinnnssss. That's right - Telltale's The Walking Dead: Episode 3 - Long Road Ahead is out now! If you're a Plus member and want to catch up on the series, you can download Episodes 1 and 2 free of charge as part of the Instant Game Collection.

There are lots of great PS2 classic titles available on the Store today, mainly of the Ratchet and Clank variety. The original, plus Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal are available. Oh, Insomniac, I see what you did there.

Music games don't always need a bunch of plastic peripherals. Rock Band Blitz is a modified version of the rhythm games you know and love, but all you need is a controller. Blitz is very leaderboard-focused, so if you like proving to your friends that you're the best, you should check out the demo.

It's been a long time coming, but Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition is hitting PSN today. Loved by critics and fans alike, the HD version of Peace Walker is now a part of the Metal Gear Solid HD Edition Bundle, which you can get for $39.99. Bundles are very "in" right now.

Remember when we announced PSone support for PS Vita? Well, a good chunk of titles are now compatible with PS Vita. Check out yesterday's blog post for a full list of everything you can download today.

There's plenty of stuff hitting the Store today, so let us know what you think of the games and deals in the comments section below.

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (PS3)
Get your hands on the most up-to-date demo for PES2013. PES Full Control system is further enhanced and ProActive AI made more intelligent, including better decisions by refs and team mates. This new version includes improvements made following fan feedback, finely tuned gameplay and for the first time the new Performance Training mode.
ESRB: E - Everyone // File Size: 1.12 GB

Dungeon Twister Trial (PS3)
In this trial version, discover Dungeon Twister, the adaptation of the famous turn-based strategy board game. Two teams of adventurers with supernatural powers are locked up in the same dungeon. Only one team can walk out. Yours? Make the dungeon's rooms rotate to help you advance... or prevent your opponent's progress. Would you rather fight or flee? Buy the full game to become dungeon master!
ESRB: T - Teen // File Size: 156 MB

Lights, Camera, Party (PS3)
Feed pizza to an angry dinosaur, throw bananas at a sleeping crowd of monkeys, blast cow-stealing UFOs, jump over a kiddie pool full of hungry sharks and obliterate candy-filled pi&#241;atas. All this and so much more in this unique, fast-paced, motion-controlled, insanely hilarious multiplayer party game for up to 8 simultaneous players!
ESRB: E10+ - Everyone 10+ // File Size: 718 MB

Rock Band Blitz (PS3)
Rock Band Blitz brings the excitement of a full band into your hands, transforming classic Rock Band gameplay into an addictive, single player controller-based experience! Compete with friends on 20+ new tracks, also instantly playable in Rock Band 3. Rock Band Blitz is compatible with 2,400+ songs in the Rock Band library. Not compatible with instrument controllers/Rock Band Pro upgrades.
ESRB: T - Teen // File Size: 348 MB

Leviathan ($9.99) - Shepard delves into the galaxy's darkest conspiracy on the hunt for a legendary Reaper-killer. Do you dare face the Leviathan?

Max Payne 3

Disorganized Crime Pack ($0.00) - The free Disorganized Crime Pack lets you battle above the streets surrounding Max's old apartment in the new Hoboken Rooftops multiplayer map. This pack also includes several new modifiers for Score Attack in Arcade Mode.

Madden NFL 13

Online Pass ($9.99) - EA SPORTS expands your quest for glory by fully immersing you in the entire sports experience. The Madden NFL 13 Online Pass unlocks the following online features: Online Head to Head matchups, Online Career, Online Team Play, Roster Updates, and Ultimate Team Head to Head matchups. Online Pass is non-transferable.

Street Fighter X Tekken

SF/TK Shared Assist Gem Pack 5 ($2.99) - This Gem is great for intermediate and advanced players. This Assist Gem can be used by all characters. Extend the active time of the Cross Assault!

Spelunker HD

Championship Area 2: Nasty Cave with A Stream ($1.99) - Keep out of the water in this slightly nasty cave abounding with streams.
Championship Area 3: Fiendish Ancient Ruins ($1.99) - These fairly fiendish ancient ruins will give you fits.
Championship Area 4: Frigid Icy Depths ($1.99) - The frigid walls of these icy depths will chill your bones.
Championship Area 5: Ancient Creature's Fossils ($1.99) - The twisted fossils of ancient creatures are harmless... aren't they?
Championship Area 6: Cave Of Glowing Moss ($1.99) - The glowing moss in this cave of despair just ain't right.
Championship Area 7: Scorching Cave ($1.99) - Move fast cause this scorching cave is overflowing with Lava.
Championship Area 8: Mysterious Mining Facility ($1.99) - You are all alone in an atrociously abandoned mine.

Various Multiplayer Items ($0.49-$2.99) - Tired of using the same old Drake in multiplayer? If you're looking for something to differentiate yourself, Naughty Dog has provided a plethora of skins & hats so you can do just that.

Rock Band 3 - Build your Rock Band library by purchasing song game tracks. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.